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BillHR 8466 · 119

TRUE Accountability Act

Introduced
Apr 23, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 9, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires federal agencies to provide detailed reports on their disaster relief spending, and establishes a system to track and audit these expenses. Funds will be allocated to support this new accountability system.

Sponsored By

Andy Biggs
Republican · Arizona · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 23, 2026
  5. Jun 9, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects federal emergency management agencies, such as FEMA, by increasing their reporting and transparency requirements. It also impacts taxpayers, as it aims to ensure that disaster relief funds are being used efficiently and effectively.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%
Latest floor voteJun 8, 2026
384–0

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeHomeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
IntroducedApr 23, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 9, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.